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Loch Chon Campsite

B829, Stirling, FK8 3TL

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Overview

  • About View
    • Loch Chon is an informal campsite offering the opportunity to camp in a small, picturesque site with basic facilities. Nestled in woodland on the shores of beautiful Loch Chon, it pitches for tents through a mixture of open and woodland camping.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: designated parking, standard and accessible toilets, washing up facilities and fresh water.
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
    • The venue has its own car park.
    • The nearest train station is Balloch.
    • This station has step-free access.
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via a slight slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is no main entrance for the building.
    • The following areas have stepped access: some camping pitches.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: some camping pitches.
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is not available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Staff receive the following training: Equality and Diversity Training.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located in the main toilet block, at both ends.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the main toilet block, at both ends.
    • There is a steep slope at both ends of the toilet block.

Reception Hut

  • Location View
    • The reception is located beyond the first entrance gate.
    • The distance from the nearest parking is 12m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 127cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • The camping reception counter has a window.
    • Visitors do not enter the reception.
    • The staff member can exit to speak to the visitor, when required.
    • If camping, the visitor will continue down the track to the campsite and toilet block.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the reception office, and next to the campsite toilets.
    • Parking next to pitches is not available.
    • Each pitch has an allocated parking space in the car park.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is not free for all users, including Blue Badge holders.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Side - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the main toilet block, to the left side.
    • The distance from the nearest parking is 8m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has steep slopes.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is a small 2cm lip on the threshold.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 173cm (width) x 190cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 117cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Side - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the main toilet block, on the right side.
    • The distance from the nearest parking is 8m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has steep slopes.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Access View
    • There is one step into the facility.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step is 3cm.
    • The step is at the threshold.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 107cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 175cm (width) x 190cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 115cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 78cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Campsite

  • There are 26 pitches available.
  • There is step-free level access into the pitch area.
  • There is open access.
  • Pitch areas consist of rubber matting.
  • There are unsurfaced paths/trails in some areas.
  • Path or trail surfaces consist of: gravel, uncompacted earth (muddy) and sand.
  • Parking areas are allocated to each pitch area.
  • Electric hook-up points are not available.
  • The access road around the site does not have designated crossing points.
  • There are 2 accessible pitches (pitches 8 and 9), with accessible toilets and designated parking nearby.
  • There is 1 double pitch (pitch 21), with space for 2 tents, for bookings of 4 or more adults.
  • Amenities and Facilities View
    • The following facilities are available: toilets with adaptations.
    • The following facilities have step-free access: the toilet block, a drinking water tap and a non-drinking water tap.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have stepped access: some camping pitches.
    • There is a twist/turn drinking water tap.
    • The drinking water tap is 80cm from the floor.
    • There is a twist/turn non-drinking water tap.
    • The non-drinking water tap is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a sink at a height of 95cm from the floor.
    • The sink has push taps.
    • For additional information on site facilities please click here (opens new tab).